Which of the following quotes from the declaration of independence reflects the principle of popular sovereignty? a. "we, therefore, the representatives of the united states of america…do, in the name, and by authority of the good people of these colonies… declare, that these united colonies are, and of right ought to be free and independent states."/ b. "he has endeavoured to prevent the population of these states; for that purpose obstructing the laws for naturalization of " / c. "he has erected a multitude of new offices, and sent hither swarms of officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance."/ d. "we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."